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Weather & Climate in Cañada Hornillos, Bolivia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cañada Hornillos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10,246 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,246 ft (3,123 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.6859°N, 65.1391°W |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 22, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M6.6 | 31 km | 24 km |
| Mar 15, 2019 | 31 km SSE of Tarata, Bolivia | M6.3 | 84 km | 359 km |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 41 km NNE of Colomi, Bolivia | M6.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1990 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.9 | 121 km | 601 km |
| Nov 13, 2009 | 26 km NNW of Mairana, Bolivia | M5.8 | 114 km | 608 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 21 km ESE of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.6 | 34 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1998 | 13 km NNW of Mizque, Bolivia | M5.4 | 30 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Totora, Bolivia | M5.4 | 16 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1998 | Potosi-Chuquisaca border region, Bolivia | M5.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 38 km NW of Comarapa, Bolivia | M5.3 | 34 km | 38 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 45 km NNE of Colquechaca, Bolivia | M5.3 | 106 km | 46 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 16 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 18 km SSW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 18 km SW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 38 km ENE of Colomi, Bolivia | M4.9 | 68 km | 11 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 20 km SSE of Chimoré, Bolivia | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1998 | 10 km ESE of Totora, Bolivia | M4.8 | 10 km | 33 km |
| May 19, 2011 | 63 km N of Comarapa, Bolivia | M4.8 | 79 km | 40 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 26 km W of Mizque, Bolivia | M4.8 | 56 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 42 km NW of Villa Yapacaní, Bolivia | M4.7 | 122 km | 619 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in |
Cañada Hornillos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 54°F in June to 63°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").